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Board approves $3,500 reimbursement grant to build a lean-to for large domestic animals at county shelter

Montcalm County Board of Commissioners · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a roughly $3,500 reimbursement grant to construct a small lean-to and fenced area behind the county animal shelter to house goats, sheep, horses and other large domestic animals until placement.

Autumn Pumford, the countys animal control director, asked the board to approve a reimbursement grant of about $3,500 to fund a small lean-to and fencing in a pasture/paddock behind the animal shelter to accommodate large domestic animals such as goats, sheep, horses and the occasional cow or donkey. "We're looking to put up a little lean-to in pasture paddock behind the shelter," she said, explaining the shelter sometimes receives larger domestic animals and needs a designated space.

Maintenance staff offered to install fencing and the county obtained a vendor quote for the lean-to. Vice Chairman Peterson moved to approve the grant as presented and allow appropriate signatures; the motion was supported and carried by voice vote. The grant, like prior years reimbursement grants, will be paid after expenditures are submitted and approved.